The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
Indian naval commander K.M. Nanavati returns home from the line of duty, only to find that his wife Sylvia Nanavati is having an extra-marital affair with the businessman & socialite Prem Ahuja. Jealousy and anger lead to an unexpected encounter where Nanavati fires three shots from his service gun. Was this an Honour killing or murder? This sparks a nationwide debate. On one hand, the people, media, and government debate moralities of Sylvia & Prem to establish Nanavati as a national hero. On the other hand, Parsis and Sindhis stand against each other in a war to save their community’s pride or convict a murderer. Witness the complete truth of the last and most controversial jury trial in India—the case that divided India.
Overview
Indian naval commander K.M. Nanavati returns home from the line of duty, only to find that his wife Sylvia Nanavati is having an extra-marital affair with the businessman & socialite Prem Ahuja. Jealousy and anger lead to an unexpected encounter where Nanavati fires three shots from his service gun. Was this an Honour killing or murder? This sparks a nationwide debate. On one hand, the people, media, and government debate moralities of Sylvia & Prem to establish Nanavati as a national hero. On the other hand, Parsis and Sindhis stand against each other in a war to save their community’s pride or convict a murderer. Witness the complete truth of the last and most controversial jury trial in India—the case that divided India.
Episodes
1. Law Abiding Citizen
Naval officer Kawas Nanavati commits a gruesome murder with his service revolver in broad daylight. For the Indian Navy, Nanavati is a hero. The prosecution and the defendant are set to fight this seemingly open and shut case that makes headlines and scandalizes the entire nation.
2. The Runaway Jury
Chandu Trivedi reluctantly accepts assistance from Sindhi lawyer Ram Jethmalani. Before the first hearing, the prosecution and the defense must select the jury members. Both Trivedi and Khandalawala try to select members who will take the final verdict in favour of their candidate.
3. Rules of Engagement
The prosecution is convinced that Kawas will plead guilty in the court. However, the defense tries to persuade Kawas to plead not guilty. For this Karanjia intervenes and meets Kawas and his lawyer. Meanwhile, Ram confronts Trivedi on his lackluster argument in court.
Cast & Crew
Manav Kaul
Kawas Nanavati
Elli Avram
Sylvia Nanavati
Sumeet Vyas
Ram Jethmalani
Angad Bedi
Karl Khandalvala
Saurabh Shukla
Russi Karanjia
Makrand Deshpande
Chandu Trivedi
